30 Sept 2014

The ‘water boxer’ family grows with new R1200R and R1200RS models

30 Sept 2014 • 23:55 •

BMW today announced the new R1200R and R1200RS models which use the same 125hp boxer engine as the GS and RT models. The R version is a rather tasty naked bike and the RS a quite attractive, faired sport-touring version. Unlike the GS and RT models, the R and RS skip the telelever front suspension,...

24 Sept 2014

Review: Icon Patrol Raiden gear

24 Sept 2014 • 14:58 •

I've written a few favourable words about the Icon Patrol Raiden gear in the past but have never done a proper review. However, I am now in a position to do so, having tested it in all extremes over the past year-and-a-half, including one test which no rider ever hopes to experience—how the gear stands...

14 Sept 2014

Riding in an average-sized world

14 Sept 2014 • 20:07 •

At 175cm (5’9”) I am about average height for Europe, Canada and USA. This means I rarely have issues with things fitting—I can find a comfortable driving position in nearly any car, fit in average-sized plane and train seats, and, most importantly, reach the ground on my bikes. I can flat-foot my...

7 Sept 2014

One year on with the R1200GS

7 Sept 2014 • 17:03 •

You may have read my recent article Two (and a half) years on with the F800GS—however, yesterday marked exactly one year since I was handed over the keys to my 2014 R1200GS, so I thought it would be appropriate to share my thoughts. Last June I found myself in an optimal position. I no longer had...

6 Sept 2014

GS Trophy 2014 sets off tomorrow in the Canadian Rockies!

6 Sept 2014 • 22:51 •

Tomorrow (7 September) at 7am MDT the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy North America 2014 event will start near Exshaw AB or Sandon BC and cover a 2,000km route through the Canadian Rockies. The GS Trophy event has taken place every two years since 2008 and includes 48 participants from around...

5 Sept 2014

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